New York Career Technical Education (CTE) systems face the dual challenge of a growing shortage of postsecondary leaders and significant representational diversity gaps, particularly racial diversity. Postsecondary CTE leadership must reflect the approximate 119,872 learners they serve.
NYSACTE launched the Postsecondary State CTE Leaders Fellowship at Advance CTE sponsored by ECMC Foundation (Fellowship) in September 2024 with a goal of supporting and equipping early and mid-career postsecondary CTE leaders with the knowledge, tools and network to effectively lead high-quality and equitable postsecondary CTE at the state level.
Fellows gain strategic, equity-minded leadership skills and build networks to address systemic inequities and advance high-quality, equitable state postsecondary CTE systems through:
- Interactive, in-depth virtual workshop with a curriculum rooted in quality, equity and collaboration
- During the months of: November, December, February, April, June, October, November
- Interactive, in-depth in-person seminar hosted on August 4th and 5th, 2025
- Intentional spaces to build relationships with Fellows, state CTE leaders and the Advance CTE network of professionals
- Individualized coaching
- $1,000 Fellowship participant stipends
- Organizational convenings and presentations
- Completion of real-world fellowship project in their community
Lead Organizations & Advisory Board
This Fellowship serves New York Postsecondary individuals through funds received by NYSACTE through Advance CTE and the ECMC Foundation.
About NYSACTE
NYSACTE is a statewide organization representing and supporting thousands of career and technical education professionals within eight different divisions of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in New York State.
About Advance CTE
Advance CTE is the longest-standing national non-profit that represents State Directors and state leaders responsible for secondary, postsecondary and adult Career Technical Education (CTE) across all 50 states and U.S. territories.
About ECMC Foundation
ECMC Foundation is a Los Angeles-based, nationally focused foundation whose mission is to improve higher education for career success among underserved populations through evidence-based innovation. It is one of several affiliates under the ECMC Group enterprise based in Minneapolis.
An advisory board has been established by individuals with a diverse background of educational and lived experiences to ensure that program objectives and curriculum are designed to meet the needs of postsecondary professionals within New York State. More information available on advisory board members available here.
Eligibility
Each cohort of Fellows is comprised of professionals from diverse career pathways with substantial knowledge of and experience in post-secondary CTE including aspiring leaders from: two and four-year colleges and area technical centers; labor and workforce agencies; nonprofits and career technical student organizations; and industry representatives.
If you have any questions about the Fellowship, contact nysactefellowship@gmail.com
